When county magistrate Jia was about to enter the yard, the woman inside had already spotted the person. She raised her head and took the child back to her arms, and said to county magistrate Jia: "It turned out that it was the magistrate. So, the little girl will go back and let her in-laws come out."
When she was talking, the woman didn't even look at the other government officials. She went in with her child, and immediately, an old man and an old lady came out from inside. The two of them seemed very happy. They hurried to the gate of the yard and opened the door to Jiaxian County. Ling said, "My lord, I didn't expect you to come, please come in."
"Uncle Song, we are today..."
"Oh, you are here too. I can't sit down in the room. Find a place by yourself." The old man turned his face to the side and threw down the sentence before the Tong Yajie finished speaking. When he waited to face the county magistrate Jia again, he smiled again. Appeared.
"I made the adults laugh. The place at home is small and there is nothing to entertain. The kid in Yang'er is ignorant. Adults must watch more."
County Majesty Jia looked at the yard carefully. The snow covered the ground. Only the road under his feet was paved with sand. Looking at the house again, the paper pasting the windows didn’t know how long it took. It was yellow and yellow. It was dark, and many tiles on the house were broken. When I walked into the house, I only saw two bricks at the threshold, and the rest was all soil.
There are only three rooms in this house, two big and one small. The big one should be used by people. The small one serves as a kitchen. A puff of smoke came out of the kitchen, accompanied by a small child's cough.
"My lord, you sit here." After entering a room, Song Yang's father rubbed his sleeves against the wood along the kang, and said to the magistrate Jia in embarrassment.
The county magistrate Jia would never sit when he changed to normal. Today, he suddenly had an idea in his heart, so he immediately went to sit down and touched the mat with his hand. It was still warm, not that it was cold.
He already understands the Kang thing now. If you plan out the mats and mud bricks on it, the inside is not too complicated. It is nothing more than mud or bricks in a certain order. It can be found in any company in Sanshui County. can see.
But the furnishings in this house and the clothes worn by a family of four are not so good. Isn't the life of the servants all taken care of by Zhangjiazhuangzi? Why is his house like this? Why is the family's attitude toward other government officials
The county magistrate Jia observed this, and after sitting down, he asked Song Yang's father, "Big Brother Song, it seems that your family seems to be a little struggling. Is it the same in other yamen's homes?"
"Hey... If you don't lie to the adults, it's only like this in a dozen or so yamen's homes in Ruyang'er. The children are ignorant and easily offend others." Father Song said with a sigh.
"Oh, that's not right, Song... Song Yang, the official, still knows that he is honest and does things hard. This is the case at home. Brother Song, it won't work if this continues. I have some silver. Brother use it. Yang does things well."
County magistrate Jia finally found a chance. He took out a few pieces of broken silver from the pocket in his sleeve, and a string of more than forty coins of copper, which he pulled through Song's hand and stuffed it in.
When he didn’t want to eat, he had to go to some designated places to prepare. The amount of money he carried at any time was as much as twenty taels, which was not too heavy. This time he took out twelve or thirty taels. .
Father Song held the silver money in his hand, and tremblingly returned it back, "My lord, I can't make it, how can I get the money? My lord, take it back soon, at home..."
"It's okay, Brother Song, you have a good son. What kind of money is this little money? Could it be possible that other government officials can collect other people's property, but the official's can't be sent out?"
Of course, county magistrate Jia wouldn't take the money back, his eyes stared and he was upset.
"My lord, you are such a good adult. Don't worry, my lord, when the kid from my family comes back, tell him that he will listen more to the adults in the future and never be lazy." Father Song said excitedly, his face flushed.
The county magistrate Jia saw that Song Yang’s father had collected the money, so he was relieved. He looked at this house and said with a smile: “Big Brother Song, I don’t have the money from Taidu with me today. I will definitely find a way tomorrow. Let Song's life be easier."
This is to say goodbye, he is afraid that the outside servants will be anxious, and it will be no good if they come over and find something.
Father Song hurriedly got up and saw him off. When he waited for the county magistrate Jia to come out, the servants who followed did not even enter the yard, but only stood outside.
"My lord, should I let people take things to the next house? My lord just happened to pass by." Tong Yayi again arranged the affairs of the county magistrate Jia at this time.
"Okay, go to the next house." The county magistrate Jia didn't look angry this time, so he agreed very naturally. He had the plan, and he didn't care if he had a good transit in the county these days. The money was spent. Keep a reputation.
When the whole day passed, the county magistrate Jia dragged his tired body back into the yamen. As soon as he entered the yamen, he sank his face and said to the two yamen who were guarding here: "Song Yang What? Call him to the officer, huh! How dare you do such things."
The two government officials left one blankly, and the other leaned over to the magistrate Jia and asked: "My lord, what happened to Song Yang? Did he do something wrong? The younger one can guarantee that Brother Song usually does things. The best thing is, the small home is not far from his home, his home is the same as the small home, there are not too many things, life is a bit difficult."
County magistrate Jia was overjoyed. He felt that he had found another person who could be attracted. When he was about to speak, he suddenly remembered something, and said with a calm face, "It has nothing to do with you. It makes sense for the official to look for him, too. It's shameful, hum."
Abandoning this sentence, the county magistrate Jia walked towards the study room. After a while, he felt that beside him, besides Song Yang, it seemed that everyone could be the spies of Zhangjiazhuangzi, and who would be able to win him by then. If you have to ask Song Yang, you can see from the situation in his family that Zhang’s Zhuangzi did not take care of him like others. .
It didn't take long before Song Yang walked in from the outside. He seemed to be running back all the way. There was a lot of sweat on his forehead and the hair beside his ears was also wet.
"Sir, are you looking for a younger one?" Song Yang asked after taking a few breaths, trying to stabilize his breathing.
"En, are you back? Sit and drink first." The county magistrate Jia showed a smile on his face and said to Song Yang very kindly. He himself poured a bowl of water for Song Yang and motioned him to drink.
Song Yang seemed to be a little nervous because he had never been treated like this before. With both hands together, he said in a low voice, "Sir, if you have anything you want to do, please tell the younger one quickly. Go ahead."
County Magistrate Jia waved his hand and said, "In fact, there is nothing wrong, but if there is something, it is really not a trivial matter. Let me ask you, how life is like in your home, why don't you tell me about it? Afraid that the officer will harm you and fail?"
"My lord, did you go to the small house? Oh, my lord, there is nothing in the small house. You can't even drink a little tea when you get there. You are..." Song Yang looked annoyed, not there. I am embarrassed to speak.
"If there is water, boiled water is delicious. I can drink the water from such a good government house, and I am content, Song Yang, this happened because of you, so why don't you tell me about your family's affairs? If the officer knows, how can you make your family life so tight
Come here, there are some silver coins here. You take them first. I have already left some for your father. When I came back, I thought, seeing that the New Year is about to come, that little money is simply not enough for what to do. "
While talking, County Majesty Jia pulled out the drawer on his desk. There were two ingots of silver in it. County Majesty Jia took out the silver without thinking, put it on the table and pushed it to Song. In front of Yang.
Song Yang stared at Yinzi in a daze, and said with a little worry: "Sir, the little one knows the things in the little house, but how can you let the adults worry about it, the sir, I didn’t expect you to leave money at home, then this You can never ask for a small amount of money. When it’s almost thirty, the small one may be able to take home something."
"Expect Zhangjiazhuangzi to give it to you? Look at the other bureaucrats, and then look at you. Zhangjiazhuang clearly just looks down on your family. If the official doesn't know this, he can't ignore it. , Take it, the official orders you to take it, as long as you do things well in the yamen in the future, the official will never treat you badly."
The county magistrate Jia saw Song Yang's appearance and was very satisfied with the effect that he took out of the silver, and then said aloud, squeezing the silver into Song Yang's arms.
Song Yang put his hand on the place where the money was put, and said movedly: "My lord, you are very kind to the young man. If you have anything to do with the young adult, the young man is willing to do his best. This is all right. Don't worry about having nothing during the New Year. There are actually some people like adults and small ones."
"Really? There are other people whose lives are not good at home? Didn't Zhangjiazhuang give you anything?" County Magistrate Jia asked deliberately in surprise.
"There are also, that is, less. Others give a stone of grain. When it reaches the small and those people, it will become less than a fight. It is also a government servant. Why do they get more? The small family has just had a child. In a short time, if it weren't for finding other jobs, the young man really didn't want to continue to be the servant."
A sad expression appeared on Song Yang's face. As he spoke, he lowered his head, seemingly dissatisfied in his heart.
This is what the county magistrate Jia wants. He smiled, stood up and patted Song Yang on the shoulder, and said, "Song Yang, this officer is optimistic about you. You must be better than others in the future. Oh, there are other people who It's the same in your home? In that case, go and follow the officer to the back storeroom. You said there are a few people. The officer will give thirty taels per person, and you will add ten taels.
Today’s harvest is a little worse. The officer has decided to let you people who only know how to work and are not valued for a good year. How much will it take? "
"Think about Rong Xiao, one, two... My lord, there are not too many people. Adding them together is only 33 people. Compared with the other 600 people, it can't be less." Song Yang heard the words of the county magistrate Jia, and began to calculate there, and finally gave a number, thirty-three people.
The county magistrate Jia didn’t think there were fewer people. Thirty-three people, plus Song Yang’s own words, would be thirty-four people. It was nothing more than a thousand dollars. As long as these people were able to listen to their own words, they would take more. What about some money? It's better than the spies who have always been around.
Song Yang was so excited that he didn't know which leg to take, and kept saying "Thank you, sir, thank you, sir."
When he arrived at the place where the money was put, the county magistrate Jia was a little bit embarrassed. With so much money, it is impossible for Song Yang to move out and give it to others. One is too heavy, and the other is to give it out by himself. So he said to Song Yang:
"Go and find those 33 people. Remember, when you come, don't tell them what it is, but also look at those people. If anyone has a good relationship with the Zhang family, you don't need to call him. Do you understand? ?"
"Understood, the young one understands, the young one has been waiting for this day for a long time. Don’t worry, adults, the young ones must tell the young ones, it’s not bad at all, but adults, where are you? So much money? What if I get to know you?"
Song Yang showed his clever side at this time, and said to the county magistrate Jia with assurance and worry.
The county magistrate Jia was even more happy now. Song Yang didn’t know where his money came from. That meant that Song Yang was not trusted by Zhang’s Zhuangzi. In this way, there would finally be people around him who could use him. As for which one is reliable or not, just find something and try it.
Thinking of this, the county magistrate Jia said to Song Yang: “You don’t have to worry about money matters, you just need to find people, don’t worry, when this year is over, the officer will make you a little head, huh, Those people want to deceive the official when they do things, and the official doesn't rub the sand in his eyes."
"Yes, the little one knows, thank you for your trust, the little one will go find someone, and you will wait a moment for the adult." Song Yang said excitedly, turning around and ran out of the yard.
Looking at the figure of Song Yang leaving, County Majesty Jia was not so relieved. He felt that he had to test a few more times. Otherwise, if one of the Zhang family members secretly stayed behind, it would be too much involved.
With this in mind, County Majesty Jia took out the money that should be used. In order to prevent other government officials from discovering it, he did not take the cloth this time, but chose some broken silver and copper coins. It is so easy to carry and will not be seen by others. .
After a while, Song Yang came back first. He was the only one who entered this place and said to the county magistrate Jia: "Sir, the youngest didn't find all the people, but only found twenty people. Would you let them come in first? Or is the younger one helping the adults take things out?"
"You don't have to go out, let them all come in. This official is not suspicious of employing people." County Madam Jia has shown generosity this time. He still understands things like buying people's hearts, but he didn't have a chance before, and now he has found a breakthrough. How could you give up in vain
Song Yang fixedly looked at the county magistrate Jia for a while, nodded seriously, turned and ran out, and when he came back again, he was followed by twenty loyal servants who were loyal at first sight.
The county magistrate Jia is even more concerned. It seems that Zhangjiazhuang likes those who are slick, and they are not so good to such honest people, especially the yaman surnamed Tong, who turned out to be a gangster, and only such a person is Zhangjiazhuang. Will use it.
"My lord." Under the leadership of Song Yang, these twenty people saluted and greeted each other in a loud voice.
"Okay, okay, it's all good, this official read it right." The county magistrate Jia was happy when he heard the neat voice. This is the real government servant, not the mess.
"Come here and let the officer take a good look. It's a pity that you, such a capable person, have been squeezed out of the yamen. Don't worry, as long as the officer is there in the future, I don't think it will make you worry about things at home anymore. Come, come forward one by one, and this official will give you money for the New Year."
County magistrate Jia took a good look at the twenty-one people, and the more they looked at it, the more they felt that the matter was feasible, and then said something, put the money in front of them, and greeted them.
"My lord, do you really give money to the small ones? My lord, how can you repay the small ones if you do this." A government servant may be too excited when he saw the money on the ground and listened to the county magistrate Jia If that happened, I cried out unexpectedly.
The county magistrate Jia wanted to see this result. He was equally excited in his heart. He deliberately made a calm look on his face, and said solemnly: "You are all government officials in the yamen. How to do things well for the good servants
The official is the magistrate of Sanshui County. It is what the official should do to allow the people under the rule to live a good life. How can it be repaid? As long as you wait and do things seriously in the future, you are the best reward for this official. "
"Adults, young ones only know now that adults are good officials. In the past, I heard people say that adults came here to do bad things. The young ones really believe it. Adults, young ones, sorry you, sir. Don't worry, the younger one will never believe what other people say anymore. If anyone dares to say it again, the younger one will let him know how powerful it is."
The other servant also cried at this time, and didn't know how to cry. Not only did his eyes redden, but his face also reddened. It looked very painful.
The county magistrate Jia was very happy. Hearing what the servant said, he hurriedly said: "No, what other people say the official will not care. You should not argue with others about this matter. After a long time, they will naturally understand the official. Can you remember your painstaking efforts?"
He was afraid, afraid that if those people really said something, the 21 people in front of him would go over and explain the matter of sending the money. Then these 21 people are likely to leave the yamen. Will follow people at any time.
Song Yang promised first: "Adults, please rest assured, the young ones must listen to the adults, and the adults will do what they say. Even if others say bad things about the adults, the young ones will not cause trouble."
With a leader, other government officials also promised one after another.
"Yes, that's it. Come here one by one, and the officer will send you the money." The county magistrate Jia was relieved for the time being. He picked up some copper coins and broken silver, and gave them one by one according to the place where the government office stood, and each one took the money. All of the yamen were trembling, and some wanted to say a few words, but they couldn't say it, and they were about to cry when they said it.
Waiting for the money to be distributed, and watching them put them away, County Magistrate Jia felt that a big rock fell in his heart, thinking about it, he should try, and said:
"Ming Japanese officials will go to Linhe Village in the county to take a look and send some rice noodles and other things there. You will pass there tomorrow to patrol. Remember, if you encounter other government officials, don't miss it. The official always felt that it would be difficult for the child to be a bully.
Song Yang, you also have an important thing to do tomorrow. Don’t be on duty anymore. No matter what others arrange, you have to go to the Xiaoluoshui Wharf to see if any ships are staying, and give the officer the cargo on it. Write it down. "
"But with your orders." Song Yang did the best in these government officials. Hearing the words of the county magistrate Jia, he immediately agreed.
Other government officials also responded, this time it was not as neat as before, let the county magistrate Jia understand that this was not done in advance.
"That's it, you go down, remember to go home quickly and let the people in your family take the money to buy some New Year's things." County magistrate Jia waved his hand and let these servants leave.
Waiting for the servants to leave, Jia County ordered himself to walk back and forth in the yard alone, recalling the manners of those servants from time to time, thinking about which ones were pretends and which ones were true, and found that all the servants’ eyes were red. Yes, some even gritted their teeth when talking about Zhangjiazhuang.
After walking back and forth for a full two moments, the county magistrate Jia didn’t find any problem with the government officials, but he was still worried. He went back to the backyard and found his wife and said, “Tomorrow you will find two of our own servants and go to Xiao Luoshui. Go over there to see what kind of ship is coming, what cargo is on board, and how much. Remember, you need to change your clothes, change your hairstyle, and paint your face."
"Master, did something happen? If it's dangerous, it's better if we don't become an official. Leaving here early, my concubine has been worried that this is not a place we can control." The daughter-in-law of county magistrate Jia heard him. Arrangement, the first thing I think about is that there is trouble, and even life is in danger.
"What do women and women know? Where is the danger? No one can control your husband and me. Waiting to find the opportunity, let them see how good I am. Remember, don't make a mistake."
The last thing County Majesty Jia didn't want to hear was this, especially now that he felt that he had available manpower, how could he leave? Wouldn't it be laughed at by people who were also struggling for a position and didn't compete for it
"The master said that the master is the most capable, so you can make arrangements for your concubine, master, you should rest early." The county magistrate Jia's wife immediately knew what to say, and followed the meaning. Turn around and leave gently.
County magistrate Jia made him happy because of what he encountered today, and had the obedience of his wife, and said to the daughter-in-law who has not yet gone far: "Master, I will come to you to sleep tonight."